Biolaitos August 2024

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Yearly lab cleanup date
by Petri Sundqvist 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

Hello Everybody, Here is the long promised calendar voting link for the yearly lab cleanup, which will be arranged on the last two weeks of September: https://webapp.oulu.fi/framadate/studs.php?poll=dzJVegtsQJ23KIzT I will close this vote in 7 days on 13th of September, which is next weeks Wednesday. This year we will focus on Molecular Labs, Cardboard Box Storage (which is the second floor storage near microbe laboratory) and Multipurpose laboratory (where I sit nowadays). We will be printing a blueprint of the molecular labs where every user can reserve the table space of molecular lab corridors/slots for your group a few weeks at a time. This way we can maximize the use of table space which has been running low. We are also asking for every group who works in the molecular labs to join the cleanup day, because we have to clear the cabins and shelves of long term storage items and move those to the cardboard box storage, or the more often used things to the storage next to deep freezer room. We are also hoping to transfer all the empty pipette tip boxes to cardboard box storage, since they need to be refilled in order to be valuable in the laboratory. We also encourage everybody to go through the Cardboard Box Storage and renew the names and dates on the boxes. If the date is older than 2 years, the boxes will be evaluated by our lab people, taken to common use (which might mean keeping them in storage for future) or discarded if there is nothing valuable there. Currently there are quite many boxes labelled to year 2021 so after the turn of year 2024 they will be evaluated. We will also be cleaning the Multipurpose laboratory. We will be placing all the unmarked stuff that is stored here also in cardboard boxes and transfer them into the cardboard box storage. The boxes will be labelled Multipurpose Lab and the labels will not be renewed in the coming years, so if you have a feeling your stuff is here, please join the laboratory cleaning day. BR, Petri Sundqvist

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Biology Thursday seminar on site 5th Sep André Freiner on effects of land use and stream biodiversity
by Heikki Helanterä 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

Dear all, Biology Thursday seminar for this semester kicks off already 5th September - on site in room L5, at 12:15, with Assoc. Prof. André Frainer, Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, Arctic University of Norway on "Effects of land-use and in-stream habitat diversity on stream biodiversity and ecosystem functioning" For more info, check out https://en.uit.no/ansatte/person?p_document_id=409249 https://scholar.google.fi/citations?hl=fi&user=gdIwZokAAAAJ&view_op=list_wo… Cheers, Heikki P.S. The program is taking shape and dates are being confirmed - the most recent info will be available at https://thursdayseminarbiology.wordpress.com/ P.S. 2 There is still space for more speakers - let me know if you have suggestions! =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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Oulun yliopiston yhteiset geneeriset taidot / Common generic skills of the University of Oulu
by Lumi Viljakainen 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Hei, Yliopisto on laatinut henkilökunnalle ja opiskelijoille teetetyn kyselyn perusteella listan Oulun yliopiston yhteisistä geneerisistä taidoista (lisätietoa liitteessä): The university has made a list of common generic skills based on a survey made for staff and students (more information in the attachment): [cid:a2fba817-9772-46dd-9d7d-087280bdc08f] * Onko ehdotuksessa sopiva määrä geneerisiä taitoja (6 taitoa)? * Ovatko ehdotetut taidot Oulun yliopiston tahtotilan mukaisia, joihin koko yhteisö voi sitoutua? * Puuttuuko ehdotuksesta tulevaisuuden työelämän näkökulmasta tärkeitä taitoja? Esim. yrittäjyysosaaminen ei noussut kyselyssä tärkeimpien joukkoon. * Onko ehdotettu geneeristen taitojen määrittely- ja implementointiprosessi mielestänne toimiva? * Mitä muuta haluaisitte kommentoida geneerisiin taitoihin liittyen? * Does the proposal have an appropriate number of generic skills (6 skills)? * Are the proposed skills in line with the will of the University of Oulu, which the whole community can commit to? * Does the proposal lack important skills from the point of view of future working life? For example, entrepreneurial skills did not rank among the most important in the survey. * Do you think the proposed generic skills definition and implementation process works? * What else would you like to comment on regarding generic skills? Lähetä vastauksesi minulle (lumi.viljakainen(a)oulu.fi) 25.9. mennessä. Teen yhteenvedon vastauksista ja lähetän sen koulutusdekaani Saana-Maija Aholle, joka toimittaa tiedekunnan vastaukset eteenpäin. Send your replies to me (lumi.viljakainen(a)oulu.fi) by September 25th. I will make a summary of the answers and send it to our education dean Saana-Maija Aho, who collects the answers from our faculty. Ystävällisin terveisin, Lumi Viljakainen Biologian tutkinto-ohjelman vastuuhenkilö -- Lumi Viljakainen, FT Yliopistonlehtori Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö PL 3000 90014 Oulun yliopisto puh: 029 448 1530 https://www.oulu.fi/fi/tutkijat/lumi-viljakainen

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Nessling foundation commitments TODAY
by Heikki Helanterä 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Dear all, if you are applying for Nessling Foundation funding and have not yet gotten your commitment signed by me, please send you form to me today (and if you have sent it already and not gotten my signature, please send a reminder)! Tomorrow I'm busy with a PhD defence and not checking my e-mails much. Cheers, Heikki =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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Sivutoimiset tuntiopettajat / Assistant teachers
by Lumi Viljakainen 28 Aug '24

28 Aug '24

Hei, Seuraavilla syksyn kursseilla tarvitaan sivutoimisia tuntiopettajia / We need assistant teachers in the following courses this autumn: * Solukkoviljelyn perusteet (in Finnish): https://opas.peppi.oulu.fi/fi/opintojakso/752388A/793?period=2024-2025, vaatimuksena opettajalle, että on itse käynyt kyseisen kurssin * Eläinten lajintuntemus, selkärankaiset / Identification of animals, vertebrates (in Finnish, possibly also in English): https://opas.peppi.oulu.fi/fi/opintojakso/755334A/10604?period=2024-2025, vaatimuksena maisteritason opiskelija, jolla hyvät lajintuntemustaidot / requirement: master’s level student who has good species identification skills Ilmoita sähköpostilla 8.9. mennessä kurssin vastuuopettajalle halukkuudestasi opettaa kyseisellä kurssilla. Jos sinulla ei jo ole työsopimusta yliopistolle, tuntipalkka opetuksesta on 27,96€ ja palkkaa maksetaan myös opetuksen valmistelusta (max. 1,3 x kontaktiopetustunnit). Jos sinulla on työsopimus, neuvon mahdollisen ylimääräisen palkanmaksun suhteen. / Please send an e-mail by September 8th to the responsible teacher of the course. If you don’t have a contract at the university, the hourly wage is 27,96€ and that is paid also for preparation of teaching (max 1,3 x contact teaching hours). If you already have a contract at the university, I’ll advice how to get possible extra compensation for teaching. Ystävällisin terveisin, Lumi Viljakainen Biologian tutkinto-ohjelman vastuuhenkilö -- Lumi Viljakainen, FT Yliopistonlehtori Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö PL 3000 90014 Oulun yliopisto puh: 029 448 1530 https://www.oulu.fi/fi/tutkijat/lumi-viljakainen

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no unit meeting this week (but a PhD defence)
by Heikki Helanterä 28 Aug '24

28 Aug '24

No unit meeting this week as I'm in a PhD defense in Helsinki. The defense is about wood ant genomics and hybridization and will be streamed - if interested, check out: https://helsinginyliopisto.etapahtuma.fi/events/public-en Cheers, Heikki =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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unit website
by Heikki Helanterä 28 Aug '24

28 Aug '24

Hi all, as discussed in the unit meeting last week, our website has been updated - please visit https://www.oulu.fi/fi/yliopisto/tiedekunnat-ja-yksikot/luonnontieteellinen… https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-science/ecolo… and check that the information about your group and possible links to group websites are correct, and let me know about any issues. Please do this by the end of the week, and I will send the corrections to Marjut Saastamoinen on Monday. Cheers, Heikki =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358 50 4700 545

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FW: Registration now open for CSC Computing Environment free online courses
by Lumi Viljakainen 27 Aug '24

27 Aug '24

From: compute-server-announcements-request(a)postit.csc.fi <compute-server-announcements-request(a)postit.csc.fi> On Behalf Of servicedesk(a)csc.fi Sent: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 11.40 To: compute-server-announcements(a)postit.csc.fi Subject: Registration now open for CSC Computing Environment free online courses CSC Computing Environment free online courses 3.-4.10. (Part 1: Basics) and 7.-8.11. (Part 2: Next steps) CSC Computing Environment, Part 1: Basics 3.-4.10. This is what everyone should know about our computing environment when launching jobs! Are you planning on using CSC's high-performance computing (HPC) services (Puhti, Mahti, Allas...) in the near future? Have you been using these services already, but would like to make sure you are getting the most out of them? This intensive course is intended for you! More info: https://csc.fi/en/training-calendar/online-csc-computing-environment-part-1… Registration now open. CSC Computing Environment, Part 2: Next steps 7.-8.11. How to handle large datasets, install own software and scale up workflows efficiently in CSC's computing environment Are you using CSC's high-performance computing (HPC) services (Puhti, Mahti, Allas...), but want to make sure you are getting the most out of them? Are you working with data in the most efficient way? Want to know the best tips and tricks of the trade when scaling up your workflows? This intensive course is intended for you! More info: https://csc.fi/en/training-calendar/online-csc-computing-environment-part-2… Registration now open. These 2+2 half-day sessions focus on using the CSC HPC environment via short lectures and hands on tutorials. Please check the required course prerequisites. Please note, that the same course is also available as a free self-learning online course<https://ssl.eventilla.com/csccompenvselflearn>.

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Teaching responsibilities in the Ecology and Genetics Research Unit
by Lumi Viljakainen 27 Aug '24

27 Aug '24

Hei all, I kindly ask all the postdocs and PhD students to take a look at our curriculum (BSc: https://opas.peppi.oulu.fi/en/programme/40901?period=2024-2025, MSc: https://opas.peppi.oulu.fi/en/programme/40945?period=2024-2025), and then write in this table<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GtuvuMjv88-oXPSsnEFqL41ZMONGMEP4kOc…>, in which courses you have already agreed or would be willing to teach and in which format (lectures/exercises). I encourage postdocs and PhD students to indicate if they would like to give lectures (experience in lecturing would be a great asset in your CV). You are also welcome to suggest new courses, e.g. a course on scientific writing would benefit our students. We would also welcome a PhD student or two to tell about doing a PhD to our master’s students in the Master of Science seminar next spring! Everyone should agree on the teaching responsibilities with their line manager in the developmental discussions, which are arranged in the spring. Here’s a reminder about the principles for teaching hours in the Ecology and Genetics research unit and for the academic personnel in the Biodiversity unit: * The maximum number of contact teaching hours conforms to the recommendation made by the collective bargaining agreement: 394 hours for University Teachers and University Lecturers, 254 hours for University Researchers / Senior Research Fellows and 141 hours for Professors, also for those who have tenure track positions. The University of Oulu has aligned that a maximum of 10 hours of contact teaching is given per one credit (1 credit = 27 hours) and one contact teaching hour is 45 minutes. * All postdocs on salary participate in teaching master’s level courses (also bachelor’s level if they want). We follow the Academy of Finland’s recommendation of teaching 5% of the total working time, which is 80 hours/year. Supervising PhD, bachelor’s and master’s theses counts toward the teaching hours. * All PhD students on salary participate in teaching either in the bachelor’s or master’s level courses, 50 hours/year (full-time employment) or 25 hours/year (10% contract). Supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses counts toward the teaching hours. I attach here the slides from the Teacher’s meeting we had last Thursday. There you’ll find information on compensation for extra teaching hours. If you have any questions regarding teaching in our Unit, please don’t hesitate to ask me. Best wishes, Lumi Viljakainen Director of the Degree Programme in Biology -- Lumi Viljakainen, Ph.D. University Lecturer Ecology and Genetics Research Unit P.O. Box 3000 90014 University of Oulu tel: +358 29 448 1530 https://www.oulu.fi/en/researchers/lumi-viljakainen

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English support for teaching and research staff
by Marjut Saastamoinen 27 Aug '24

27 Aug '24

Hello This autumn, the Centre for Languages and Communication Lingua is offering the following opportunities to teaching and research staff for the support of English-language communication: · Teaching in the English-medium classroom: Course Communication<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/teaching-english-medium-classroom-course-comm…> - four workshops · English Pronunciation for Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/teaching-english-medium-classroom-english-pro…> (online in Zoom) · English Language Clinic<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/english-language-clinic> (individual consultations) Please see the training descriptions and registration details in Patio by clicking the links above! Suzy McAnsh and Magda Karjalainen Pronouns: she, her Lehtori | Lecturer Kieli- ja viestintäopintojen keskus Lingua | Centre for Languages and Communication Lingua Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu +358 50 350 5612 www.oulu.fi<https://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto/> [cid:image001.png@01DAF862.823ED410] "...The clock is ticking. We are in the fight of our lives. And we are losing. Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing. Global temperatures keep rising. And our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible. We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator. The war in Ukraine, other conflicts, have caused so much bloodshed and violence and have had dramatic impacts all over the world. But we cannot accept that our attention is not focused on climate change. We must of course work together to support peace efforts and end the tremendous suffering. But climate change is on a different timeline, and a different scale. It is the defining issue of our age. It is the central challenge of our century. It is unacceptable, outrageous and self-defeating to put it on the back burner".

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